Haxorus (Pokémon)

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Haxorus
Axe Jaw Pokémon
オノノクス
Ononokus
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Haxorus



Images on the Bulbagarden Archives
Type
Dragon Unknown
Unknown Unknown
Unknown Unknown
Unknown Unknown
Unknown Unknown
Unknown Unknown
Abilities
Rivalry or Mold Breaker Cacophony
Cacophony
Unnerve
Hidden Ability
Cacophony
Hidden Ability
Cacophony
Cacophony
Gender ratio
Unknown
50% male, 50% female
Catch rate
45 (11.9%)
Breeding
Egg Groups
Monster and Dragon
Hatch time
40 cycles
Height
5'11" 1.8 m
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Weight
232.6 lbs. 105.5 kg
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Mega Stone
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Base experience yield
Unknown
Gen. IV
Unknown
IV
243
Leveling rate
Slow
EV yield
Total: 3
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HP
3
Atk
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Def
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Sp.Atk
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Sp.Def
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Speed
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Pokédex color
Yellow
Base friendship
35
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Haxorus (Japanese: オノノクス Ononokus) is a Dragon-type Pokémon introduced in Generation V.

It evolves from Fraxure starting at level 48. It is the final form of Axew.

Biology

Haxorus is a bipedal Pokémon with a dark, yellow-green covering on its back and most of the front. It has black skin covering its torso, tail tip, and thighs, as well as red talons and claws. Its large tusks, which resemble axe blades, are black and edged in red, and are located on its upper jaw on the side of its mouth. Its medium-sized eyes are red with black pupils. Ridged plate-like skin travels from its back to its head region. It has solid armor and the legs and tail have a dividing line pattern. Its arms are quite small, with three digits, two elliptical triceps and biceps, and circular elbows. Its hands are small and circular with small red claws. Its legs are formidable and strong with three-toed feet with a red talon on each toe.

Haxorus takes great pride and joy in its prized, unbreakable tusks, which are used on its enemies and can cut through steel beams and metal transmission towers with ease. Despite its austere appearance, it is generally friendly. However, Haxorus is known to be very territorial, and it will react violently should anyone touch its tusks. Haxorus is known to reside in caves and abandoned mines. Haxorus has a diet of eating the minerals in the dirt to keep its tusks sharp.

Evolution

Haxorus evolves from Fraxure and is the final form of Axew.

(For specifics on this Pokémon's Evolution in the games, refer to Game data→Evolution data.)

0610Axew.png
Unevolved
Axew
 Dragon 

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First Evolution
Fraxure
 Dragon 

0612Haxorus.png
Second Evolution
Haxorus
 Dragon 

Game data

NPC appearances

Pokédex entries

This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation V.
Generation V Unova
 B  W : #118
Unova
 B2  W2 : #185
Black They are kind but can be relentless when defending territory. They challenge foes with tusks that can cut steel.
White Their sturdy tusks will stay sharp even if used to cut steel beams. These Pokémon are covered in hard armor.
Black 2 Its tusks are incredibly destructive. They can easily slice through a thick, sturdy steel column every time.
White 2
Generation VI Kalos
Central #150
Hoenn
#—
X They are kind but can be relentless when defending territory. They challenge foes with tusks that can cut steel.
Y Their sturdy tusks will stay sharp even if used to cut steel beams. These Pokémon are covered in hard armor.
Omega Ruby They are kind but can be relentless when defending territory. They challenge foes with tusks that can cut steel.
Alpha Sapphire Their sturdy tusks will stay sharp even if used to cut steel beams. These Pokémon are covered in hard armor.
Generation VII Alola
#—
Kanto
#—
This Pokémon has no Pokédex entries in Generation VII.
Generation VIII Galar
#326
Sinnoh
#—
Hisui
#—
This Pokémon has no Pokédex entries in Brilliant Diamond, Shining Pearl, and Legends: Arceus.
Sword Its resilient tusks are its pride and joy. It licks up dirt to take in the minerals it needs to keep its tusks in top condition.
Shield While usually kindhearted, it can be terrifying if angered. Tusks that can slice through steel beams are how Haxorus deals with its adversaries.
Generation IX Paldea
#157
Kitakami
#—
Blueberry
#142
Scarlet This Pokémon nests in caves and abandoned mines. It is docile, but it will become incredibly angry if its tusks are touched, so beware.
Violet It overwhelms enemies with its prized tusks, which are sharp enough to cut through a metal transmission tower in one strike.


Pokédex Image Haxorus SV.png Pokédex Image Haxorus SV Blueberry.png
Haxorus in the Paldea Pokédex Haxorus in the Blueberry Pokédex

Game locations

This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation V.
Generation V
Black White
Evolve Fraxure
Black 2 White 2
Nature Preserve (One, Shiny)
Generation VI
X Y
Evolve Fraxure
Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire
Evolve Fraxure
Generation VII
Sun Moon
Evolve Fraxure
Ultra Sun Ultra Moon
Evolve Fraxure
Let's Go Pikachu Let's Go Eevee
Unobtainable
Generation VIII
Sword Shield
Axew's Eye, Lake of Outrage
Rolling Fields, Axew's EyeSw (Max Raid Battle)
Brilliant Diamond Shining Pearl
Unobtainable
Legends: Arceus
Unobtainable
Generation IX
Scarlet Violet
Tera Raid Battles (5★, 6★)


In side games

This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation V.
Generation V
Rumble Blast
Meadow: World Axle - B1F
PokéPark 2
Wish Park
Conquest
Evolve Fraxure
MD GTI
Jaws of the Abyss (Uncharted Road), Smoking Mountain (Uncharted Road)
Rumble U
Jungle Area: Dangerous Rockets (Reward), Toy Collection: The Sword for Justice
Generation VI
Battle Trozei
Sacred Plains: Stage 1
Rumble World
Black Realm: Obsidian Shrine (Back Boss)
Picross
Area 30: Stage 03
Generation VII
Rumble Rush
Greninja Sea, Zygarde SeaFinal
Generation VIII
This Pokémon is unavailable in Generation VIII side games.
Cross-Generation
Shuffle
Jungle Verde: Stage 149
Graucus Hall: Stage 495
Masters EX
PML Arc (Chapter 9: The Beauty of Friendship): Iris & Haxorus
Master Fair sync pair scout: Nate (Champion) & Haxorus Shiny


In events

Games Event Language Location Level Distribution period
BWB2W2 Pokémon Game Show Iris's Haxorus Japanese Japan 59 August 17 to 18, 2013

Held items

Game Held Item(s)
Events* Focus Sash Focus Sash (100%)

Stats

Base stats

Stat Range
At Lv. 50 At Lv. 100
76
136 - 183 262 - 356
147
136 - 218 269 - 432
90
85 - 156 166 - 306
60
58 - 123 112 - 240
70
67 - 134 130 - 262
97
91 - 163 179 - 322
Total:
540
Other Pokémon with this total
  • Minimum stats are calculated with 0 EVs, IVs of 0, and (if applicable) a hindering nature.
  • Maximum stats are calculated with 252 EVs, IVs of 31, and (if applicable) a helpful nature.

Type effectiveness

Under normal battle conditions in Generation IX, this Pokémon is:
Damaged
normally by:
Normal
Fighting
Flying
Poison
Ground
Rock
Bug
Ghost
Steel
Fire ½×
Water ½×
Grass ½×
Electric ½×
Psychic
Ice
Dragon
Dark
Fairy
None
Weak to:
Normal
Fighting
Flying
Poison
Ground
Rock
Bug
Ghost
Steel
Fire ½×
Water ½×
Grass ½×
Electric ½×
Psychic
Ice
Dragon
Dark
Fairy
None
Immune to:
Normal
Fighting
Flying
Poison
Ground
Rock
Bug
Ghost
Steel
Fire ½×
Water ½×
Grass ½×
Electric ½×
Psychic
Ice
Dragon
Dark
Fairy
None
Resistant to:
Normal
Fighting
Flying
Poison
Ground
Rock
Bug
Ghost
Steel
Fire ½×
Water ½×
Grass ½×
Electric ½×
Psychic
Ice
Dragon
Dark
Fairy
None

Learnset

By leveling up

Generation IX
Other generations:
V - VI - VII - VIII
 Level   Move   Type   Cat.   Pwr.   Acc.   PP
011 Scratch Normal Physical 04040 100100% 35
011 Leer Normal Status 0000 100100% 30
011 Bite Dark Physical 06060 100100% 25
011 False Swipe Normal Physical 04040 100100% 40
099 Assurance Dark Physical 06060 100100% 10
1212 Taunt Dark Status 0000 100100% 20
1515 Slash Normal Physical 07070 100100% 20
1818 Dragon Claw Dragon Physical 08080 100100% 15
2121 Scary Face Normal Status 0000 100100% 10
2424 Crunch Dark Physical 08080 100100% 15
2727 Dragon Dance Dragon Status 0000 00——% 20
3030 Breaking Swipe Dragon Physical 06060 100100% 15
3333 Focus Energy Normal Status 0000 00——% 30
3636 Dragon Pulse Dragon Special 08585 100100% 10
4141 Swords Dance Normal Status 0000 00——% 20
4646 Outrage Dragon Physical 120120 100100% 10
5353 Guillotine Normal Physical 0000 03030% 5
6060 Giga Impact Normal Physical 150150 09090% 5
  • Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Haxorus
  • Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an Evolution of Haxorus
  • Click on the generation numbers at the top to see level-up moves from other generations

By TM

Generation IX
Other generations:
V - VI - VII - VIII
   TM   Move   Type   Cat.   Pwr.   Acc.   PP 
TM001Bag TM Normal SV Sprite.png TM001 Take Down Normal Physical 09090 085}}85% 20
TM006Bag TM Normal SV Sprite.png TM006 Scary Face Normal Status 0000 100}}100% 10
TM007Bag TM Normal SV Sprite.png TM007 Protect Normal Status 0000 00—}}—% 10
TM012Bag TM Fighting SV Sprite.png TM012 Low Kick Fighting Physical 0000 100}}100% 20
TM020Bag TM Grass SV Sprite.png TM020 Trailblaze Grass Physical 05050 100}}100% 20
TM025Bag TM Normal SV Sprite.png TM025 Facade Normal Physical 07070 100}}100% 20
TM027Bag TM Flying SV Sprite.png TM027 Aerial Ace Flying Physical 06060 00—}}—% 20
TM028Bag TM Ground SV Sprite.png TM028 Bulldoze Ground Physical 06060 100}}100% 20
TM030Bag TM Dark SV Sprite.png TM030 Snarl Dark Special 05555 095}}95% 15
TM032Bag TM Normal SV Sprite.png TM032 Swift Normal Special 06060 00—}}—% 20
TM036Bag TM Rock SV Sprite.png TM036 Rock Tomb Rock Physical 06060 095}}95% 15
TM039Bag TM Fighting SV Sprite.png TM039 Low Sweep Fighting Physical 06565 100}}100% 20
TM043Bag TM Dark SV Sprite.png TM043 Fling Dark Physical 0000 100}}100% 10
TM044Bag TM Dragon SV Sprite.png TM044 Dragon Tail Dragon Physical 06060 090}}90% 10
TM047Bag TM Normal SV Sprite.png TM047 Endure Normal Status 0000 00—}}—% 10
TM049Bag TM Fire SV Sprite.png TM049 Sunny Day Fire Status 0000 00—}}—% 5
TM050Bag TM Water SV Sprite.png TM050 Rain Dance Water Status 0000 00—}}—% 5
TM055Bag TM Ground SV Sprite.png TM055 Dig Ground Physical 08080 100}}100% 10
TM057Bag TM Normal SV Sprite.png TM057 False Swipe Normal Physical 04040 100}}100% 40
TM058Bag TM Fighting SV Sprite.png TM058 Brick Break Fighting Physical 07575 100}}100% 15
TM061Bag TM Ghost SV Sprite.png TM061 Shadow Claw Ghost Physical 07070 100}}100% 15
TM066Bag TM Normal SV Sprite.png TM066 Body Slam Normal Physical 08585 100}}100% 15
TM070Bag TM Normal SV Sprite.png TM070 Sleep Talk Normal Status 0000 00—}}—% 10
TM078Bag TM Dragon SV Sprite.png TM078 Dragon Claw Dragon Physical 08080 100}}100% 15
TM081Bag TM Grass SV Sprite.png TM081 Grass Knot Grass Special 0000 100}}100% 20
TM083Bag TM Poison SV Sprite.png TM083 Poison Jab Poison Physical 08080 100}}100% 20
TM084Bag TM Ground SV Sprite.png TM084 Stomping Tantrum Ground Physical 07575 100}}100% 10
TM085Bag TM Psychic SV Sprite.png TM085 Rest Psychic Status 0000 00—}}—% 5
TM086Bag TM Rock SV Sprite.png TM086 Rock Slide Rock Physical 07575 090}}90% 10
TM087Bag TM Dark SV Sprite.png TM087 Taunt Dark Status 0000 100}}100% 20
TM088Bag TM Normal SV Sprite.png TM088 Swords Dance Normal Status 0000 00—}}—% 20
TM099Bag TM Steel SV Sprite.png TM099 Iron Head Steel Physical 08080 100}}100% 15
TM100Bag TM Dragon SV Sprite.png TM100 Dragon Dance Dragon Status 0000 00—}}—% 20
TM103Bag TM Normal SV Sprite.png TM103 Substitute Normal Status 0000 00—}}—% 10
TM105Bag TM Bug SV Sprite.png TM105 X-Scissor Bug Physical 08080 100}}100% 15
TM108Bag TM Dark SV Sprite.png TM108 Crunch Dark Physical 08080 100}}100% 15
TM115Bag TM Dragon SV Sprite.png TM115 Dragon Pulse Dragon Special 08585 100}}100% 10
TM123Bag TM Water SV Sprite.png TM123 Surf Water Special 09090 100}}100% 15
TM134Bag TM Fighting SV Sprite.png TM134 Reversal Fighting Physical 0000 100}}100% 15
TM149Bag TM Ground SV Sprite.png TM149 Earthquake Ground Physical 100100 100}}100% 10
TM152Bag TM Normal SV Sprite.png TM152 Giga Impact Normal Physical 150150 090}}90% 5
TM156Bag TM Dragon SV Sprite.png TM156 Outrage Dragon Physical 120120 100}}100% 10
TM158Bag TM Fighting SV Sprite.png TM158 Focus Blast Fighting Special 120120 070}}70% 5
TM163Bag TM Normal SV Sprite.png TM163 Hyper Beam Normal Special 150150 090}}90% 5
TM167Bag TM Fighting SV Sprite.png TM167 Close Combat Fighting Physical 120120 100}}100% 5
TM169Bag TM Dragon SV Sprite.png TM169 Draco Meteor Dragon Special 130130 090}}90% 5
TM171Bag TM Normal SV Sprite.png TM171 Tera Blast Normal Special 08080 100}}100% 10
TM172Bag TM Normal SV Sprite.png TM172 Roar Normal Status 0000 00—}}—% 20
TM200Bag TM Dragon SV Sprite.png TM200 Scale Shot Dragon Physical 02525 090}}90% 20
TM204Bag TM Normal SV Sprite.png TM204 Double-Edge Normal Physical 120120 100}}100% 15
TM205Bag TM Normal SV Sprite.png TM205 Endeavor Normal Physical 0000 100}}100% 5
TM222Bag TM Dragon SV Sprite.png TM222 Breaking Swipe Dragon Physical 06060 100}}100% 15
TM226Bag TM Dragon SV Sprite.png TM226 Dragon Cheer Dragon Status 0000 00—}}—% 15
  • Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Haxorus
  • Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an Evolution or an alternate form of Haxorus
  • Click on the generation numbers at the top to see TM moves from other generations

By breeding

Generation IX
Other generations:
V - VI - VII - VIII
 Parent   Move   Type   Cat.   Pwr.   Acc.   PP 
SquirtleWartortleBlastoiseGyaradosDratiniDragonairDragoniteTotodileCroconawFeraligatrMiloticSkrelpDragalgeGoodra
Aqua Tail Water Physical 90 90% 10
ChewtleDrednaw
Counter Fighting Physical 100% 20
TreeckoGrovyleSceptileMudkipMarshtompSwampertRampardosSalandit
Endeavor Normal Physical 100% 5
AxewHaxorus*
First Impression Bug Physical 90 100% 10
Goodra
Iron Tail Steel Physical 100 75% 15
Seviper
Night Slash* Dark Physical 70 100% 15
  • Moves marked with an asterisk (*) must be chain bred onto Haxorus
  • Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Haxorus
  • Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an Evolution of Haxorus
  • Click on the generation numbers at the top to see Egg moves from other generations

By a prior Evolution

Generation IX
Other generations:
V - VI - VII - VIII
 Stage   Move   Type   Cat.   Pwr.   Acc.   PP 
This Pokémon has no moves exclusive to prior Evolutions.
  • Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Haxorus
  • Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an Evolution of Haxorus
  • Click on the generation numbers at the top to see moves from other generations

Side game data

Pokémon Super Mystery Dungeon
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Body size: Standard (1 tile)
How to Recruit: Explore the last floor of a dungeon
Connected to: Zangoose, Klinklang, Fraxure
Connection Orb Set: 15

Phrases
Normal Behold my awesome tusks! Everyone is scared of my tusks!
Low HP (< 50%) Horror! Despite my tusks, I'm scared now…
Pokémon Rumble Blast
Attack ●●●●●
Defense ●●●
Speed ●●●
Pokémon Rumble Rush
Rush612Body.png Walking Speed: 1.42 seconds Base HP: 54
Base Attack: 82 Base Defense: 55 Base Speed: 60
PokéPark 2: Wonders Beyond
PP2612.png Strong:   Weak: Pikachu icon.pngOshawott icon.pngSnivy icon.pngTepig icon.png
PokéPark Pad entry:
He is originally from the Crag Area, but Gothitelle forced him to manage the Attraction. He can't say no when asked.
Pokémon Conquest
PCP612.png HP: ★★★ Move: Outrage
Attack: ★★★★★ Ability 1: Mold Breaker
Ability 2: Pride
Ability 3: Tenacity
Defense: ★★★
Speed: ★★★★
Evolves from Fraxure when its Attack is 173 or higher
Range: 3 Perfect Links: Kazumasu, Kiyomasa, Motoharu, and Tomonori
Pokémon Battle Trozei
Dragon
Attack Power: ★★★★★

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Pokémon Shuffle
None Shuffle.png
Dragon
None Shuffle.png Attack Power: 70 - 110 Raise Max Level.png 5

#107
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Dragon Talon
Sometimes increases damage.


Pokémon GO
GO612.png Base HP: 183 Base Attack: 284 Base Defense: 172
Egg Distance: N/A Buddy Distance: 5 km Evolution Requirement: N/A
Fast Attacks: Dragon Tail, Counter
Charged Attacks: Dragon Claw, Surf, Night Slash, Earthquake, Breaking Swipe

Evolution data

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Unevolved
Axew
 Dragon 
Rare Candy
Level 38
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First Evolution
Fraxure
 Dragon 
Rare Candy
Level 48
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Second Evolution
Haxorus
 Dragon 


Sprites

This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation V.
Generation V
Black White Black 2 White 2
Spr 5b 612.png Spr b 5b 612.png Spr 5b2 612.png Spr b 5b2 612.png
Spr 5b 612 s.png Spr b 5b 612 s.png Spr 5b2 612 s.png Spr b 5b2 612 s.png
Front Back Front Back
Generation VI
X Y Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire
Spr 6x 612.png
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Spr 6o 612.png
Spr b 6o 612.png
Spr 6x 612 s.png
Spr b 6x 612 s.png
Spr 6o 612 s.png
Spr b 6o 612 s.png
Front Back Front Back
Generation VII
Sun Moon Ultra Sun Ultra Moon
Spr 7s 612.png
Spr b 7s 612.png
Spr 7s 612.png
Spr b 7s 612.png
Spr 7s 612 s.png
Spr b 7s 612 s.png
Spr 7s 612 s.png
Spr b 7s 612 s.png
Front Back Front Back
Generation VIII
Sword Shield
Spr 8s 612.png
Spr 8s 612 s.png
Cross-Generation
HOME
HOME0612.png HOME0612 s.png
612MS.png For other sprites and images, please see Haxorus images on the Bulbagarden Archives.


In the anime

Main series

Haxorus in the anime

Major appearances

Iris's Haxorus

Iris's Axew was revealed to have fully evolved into Haxorus in Thrash of the Titans!.

Other

In a flashback in Iris and Excadrill Against the Dragon Buster!, Drayden's Haxorus defeated Iris's Excadrill in a battle. This led to Iris having trouble with Excadrill, who disobeyed her for many years. Haxorus physically debuted in Drayden Versus Iris: Past, Present, and Future!, where it had another battle against Excadrill, which resulted in a tie. It reappeared in a flashback in Thrash of the Titans!.

In A Village Homecoming!, a Haxorus was noticed by Iris's Dragonite, who had a fight with it.

In Team Plasma's Pokémon Manipulation!, Rhoder's Haxorus caused a rampage in the city due to it being under the control of Colress's machines at the time. It returned to normal when one of the machines was destroyed by Aldith's Liepard's Shadow Ball.

Minor appearances

Haxorus debuted in Dreams by the Yard Full! in Axew's dream, where it first evolved into Fraxure and then into the Axe Jaw Pokémon.

Haxorus physically debuted in Iris's fantasy in The Bloom Is on Axew!.

A Haxorus appeared as a silhouette in Crisis from the Underground Up!.

Pokédex entries

Episode Pokémon Source Entry
BW117 Haxorus Ash's Pokédex Haxorus, the Axe Jaw Pokémon and Axew's final evolved form. Haxorus is normally considered friendly. Its body is covered with a tough armor, and its tusks cannot be broken.
Episode Pokémon Source Entry
JN065 Haxorus Goh's Rotom Phone Haxorus, the Axe Jaw Pokémon. A Dragon type. Haxorus's huge tough fangs can even cut through a thick steel girder.

Pokémon Generations

Drayden's Haxorus appeared in The Uprising. It reappeared in The Frozen World.

Pokémon Masters Animated Trailer

A Haxorus appeared in the Pokémon Masters Animated Trailer, under the ownership of Iris. Alongside Bettie's Pikachu and Barry's Piplup, it battled Skyla's Swanna, Flint's Infernape, and Acerola's Palossand, though the outcome was left unknown.

GOTCHA!

Two Haxorus briefly appeared in GOTCHA!, with one under the ownership of Drayden and the other under the ownership of Leon.

POKÉTOON

A Haxorus appeared in The Slugma-Powered Home under the ownership of Anna's grandparents.

In the manga

Pocket Monsters BW: The Heroes of Fire and Thunder

A Haxorus appeared in Clash! White Hero vs Black Hero.

Pocket Monsters XY: The Legend of the Pokémon Dragon King

A Haxorus appeared in LDK1.

A Haxorus appeared in LDK4.

A Haxorus appeared in LDK5.

Pokémon Adventures

Main article: Iris's Haxorus

Iris's Fraxure evolved into a Haxorus in One Way or Another during a battle with Black in the Pokémon League.

In the TCG

Main article: Haxorus (TCG)

Trivia

  • According to Junichi Masuda, Haxorus was the first Pokémon to be designed for Pokémon Black and White.[1] Ken Sugimori further clarified this in an interview with Nintendo Dream, stating that Haxorus was designed while Pokémon Platinum was still in development, at a time when the development of Pokémon Black and White had barely even started, by a newly-hired female designer. Haxorus's pre-evolved forms were designed later, based on its design.[2]

Origin

Haxorus is based on dinosaurs. The design came from the idea of a Pokémon that swings its axe-like fangs to attack instead of biting, a behavior reportedly stemming from actual dinosaurs.[2] The specific dinosaur may be the Heterodontosaurus, a dinosaur from the early Jurassic period, named for its unique teeth that protrude from its mouth, much like Haxorus. Haxorus's tusks in particular resemble battle axe blades.

Name origin

Haxorus may be a combination of hack (to chop or cut down), axe, -saurus (common suffix in names of dinosaurs and extinct reptiles derived from the Ancient Greek word for lizard), and possibly hazardous.

Ononokus may be a combination of 斧 ono (axe), 戦く ononoku (to tremble), アックス akkusu (axe), and possibly -onychus (common suffix in dinosaur names derived from the Ancient Greek word for claw).

In other languages

Language Title Meaning
Japan Flag.png Japanese オノノクス Ononokus From ono, 戦く ononoku, axe, and possibly -onychus
France Flag.png French Tranchodon From trancher and -don
Spain Flag.png Spanish Haxorus Same as English name
Germany Flag.png German Maxax From maximal and Axt
Italy Flag.png Italian Haxorus Same as English name
South Korea Flag.png Korean 액스라이즈 Axrise From axe and surprise or rise
China and Taiwan Flags.png Mandarin Chinese 雙斧戰龍 / 双斧战龙 Shuāngfǔzhànlóng From 雙 / 双 shuāng, , 戰 / 战 zhàn, and 龍 / 龙 lóng
Hong Kong Flag.png Cantonese Chinese 雙斧戰龍 Sēungfújinlùhng From sēung, , jin, and lùhng


Related articles

References

  1. (February 10, 2011). Interview with Game Freak in London by Bisafans (Page 1) (German)
  2. 2.0 2.1 Nintendo Dream Vol. 204, April 2011 (Shellspider's blog (Japanese), Translation by Dr. Lava)

External links

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